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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hornblower when he first enters the Navy?
(a) 27.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 17.

2. What does Pellew say to Hornblower after hearing about his experience with the Marie Galant?
(a) He was foolish.
(b) He was inexperienced.
(c) He was responsible.
(d) He was courageous.

3. What does Honblower use to temporarily patch up the damage in the ship?
(a) Barrels.
(b) A sail.
(c) Pasty wet wood.
(d) Wood from the railing.

4. What was the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant designed to do?
(a) Hold slaves.
(b) Fight in war.
(c) Transport cattle.
(d) Race with speed.

5. How long is the first captured ship Hornblower is given command of taking on water before the damage is discovered?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 20 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first captured ship Hornblower is assigned to take to shore?

2. What is being held in the storeroom of the ship that picked up Hornblower after losing the Marie Galant?

3. What is Hornblower accused of while playing the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

4. What kind of ship is the one that first finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

5. What is the name of the ship that finds Hornblower after he loses the Marie Galant?

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